Evaluating U.S. Biosafety and Biosecurity for Pandemic Pathogen Research

SOS:BIO - Assessing U.S. Biosafety and Biosecurity Compliance for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Research and Dual Use Research of Concern

['FUNDING_R01'] · ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS · NIH-11044082

This study is looking at how well people working with potentially dangerous germs and research practices understand safety rules and what they do to keep everyone safe, so we can find ways to improve safety in pandemic research for everyone involved.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS (nih funded)
Locations1 site (TEMPE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11044082 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the knowledge and practices of biosafety and biosecurity personnel and scientific researchers involved in Potential Pandemic Pathogens (PPPs) and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) across various sectors in the U.S. The project aims to assess current understanding and identify gaps in biosafety and biosecurity policies and practices. By examining these areas, the research seeks to provide recommendations for enhancing compliance and safety measures in pandemic-related research. This effort will involve data collection and analysis from academic, industry, government, and amateur science sectors.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include biosafety and biosecurity personnel, researchers, and institutions involved in pandemic pathogen research.

Not a fit: Patients not involved in biosafety or biosecurity research or those outside the scientific community may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols and policies that protect public health during pandemic research.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on biosafety and biosecurity, this research aims to create a new baseline understanding, making it a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

TEMPE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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